Aaron Boone was ejected in the third inning after arguing a strike call on Ryan McMahon, his fifth ejection of the season. The clash came as New York trailed Houston 2-0 and followed a longer pattern of Boone drawing umpire attention since taking the job in 2018 (44 ejections overall). The at-bat continued as McMahon grounded out, underscoring how manager confrontations can tilt early-game flow even when the immediate outcome remains unchanged.

For fantasy and betting, the incident signals potential volatility in Yankees' in-game management and bullpen usage in upcoming matchups. While Boone’s temperament doesn’t directly field a stat line, it can influence late-inning decisions, lineup stability, and risk tolerance in high-leverage spots. Monitoring how the Yankees navigate next games—especially against Houston—could reveal subtle shifts in plate appearances, pinch-hits, and bullpen planning that matter to sharp fantasy managers.